"Persistent Trump Attacks: Will Judge Cannon and the Justice Dept. Continue to Turn a Blind Eye?"

Former President Donald Trump's public attacks on special counsel Jack Smith and the federal judge overseeing his pending criminal trial have been met with silence so far. Trump's broadsides on social media against the Justice Department and Smith have raised concerns about security and threats against prosecutors. However, prosecutors have not sought a gag order or made complaints to the judge about Trump's comments. Legal experts suggest that the judge may be avoiding unnecessary fights and not wanting to be trolled by Trump, who may be trying to portray himself as a victim of censorship and government abuse. Gag orders are seen as an extraordinary step and may not be warranted in Trump's case, especially as he campaigns for the GOP nomination in 2024.